Depression is a disease of the mind. It is a common mental disorder affecting millions of people around the world.
Mental depression is more than “seasonal blues.” Many who experience mild depression may think that depressive episodes are no more than “seasonal blues.” And many who have major depression turn to antidepressants as the “magic bullet” to treat their mental disorder.
But mental depression is a very complex mental disorder. Its causes may be attributed to many factors, including brain chemicals. However, nutrient deficiency may also adversely affect the chemicals in the brain.
Specifically, magnesium deficiency is responsible for panic attacks and premenstrual syndrome, which are also symptoms of mental depression. In addition, magnesium deficiency may create many emotional problems due to stress. Physical symptoms of magnesium deficiency include backaches, constipation, cramps, muscle tension, and neck pain.
Magnesium is an important co-factor in enzymatic reactions in the human body, without which there will be no biochemical reaction. Magnesium deficiency is responsible for neurotransmission abnormalities, affecting the brain chemicals.
Healthy eating helps you avoid magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
According to Dr. James D. Gordon of Georgetown University School of Medicine, eliminate all processed foods with additives, preservatives, and food coloring. “You were created to eat whole foods, not pop tarts,” said Dr. Gordon.
Healthy eating may help you overcome your depression without your antidepressants.
Remember, eat only super foods.
Copyright© by Stephen Lau
